LACTATION SUPPORT SERVICES
I provide breastfeeding support both before and after the birth of your baby.
Consultations are available in your home, my office or virtually.
I am passionate about providing education and support to families throughout their breastfeeding and lactation journeys.
AS A BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT I CAN ASSIST YOU WITH:
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Prenatal breastfeeding & lactation education to help things off to the best start!
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Hands on breastfeeding instruction & support
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Hands on pumping instruction & support
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Breast pump flange fitting
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Assistance with latching & positioning​
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Solutions for your breastfeeding challenges (sore, cracked, and/or damaged nipples, engorgement, clogged ducts, mastitis, low milk supply, over supply, etc.)
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Guidance for oral restrictions (lip, cheek & tongue ties)
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Guidance with expressing/pumping, introducing a bottle and returning to work
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Resources and referrals as necessary
INSURANCE COVERAGE:
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I am in-network with Aetna insurance, First Health Network, Health Partners of Northern California, Networks by Design, Tricare, United Healthcare and UMR.
I am also partnered with The Lactation Network and am currently able to accept a variety of PPO insurance plans, including Anthem, Blue Shield, Blue Cross & CHAMPVA.
To verify your insurance eligibility with TLN:
https://go.lactationnetwork.com/DoulaKimHunter
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​If your insurance is pre-approved, you will owe nothing on the day of the appointment.
​If insurance cannot be pre-approved, you will owe your consult fee in full when you schedule your appointment (see fee schedule below).​
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If you have a insurance plan that doesn't cover my services AND you can not afford the fees below please reach out for information on discounted services.
​*Discounted visits are only offered at my Modesto office.
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VISITS & FEES:
SELF PAY OFFICE VISIT:
1.5 hour Initial consultations $150
An initial in office consultation includes a thorough health history of parent and infant(s), assessment of breastfeeding/pumping, hands on assistance with breastfeeding/pumping issues, weighted feeding, physical and oral assessment of infant(s), flange fitting, and a customized plan of care to help you meet your goals.
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1 hour Follow-up consultations $100
An in office follow up consultation for existing clients.
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1 hour virtual follow up consultations are $100
A virtual follow up consultation for existing clients via Google Meet.
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Prenatal consultations $75 (virtual or in office)
1 hour long personalized prenatal lactation appointment taught in office or virtual.
A prenatal education appointment that covers basic breastfeeding as well as health history to discuss any pre-existing conditions and previous breastfeeding experience. Highly recommended for first time breast feeders and those who previously had a challenging breastfeeding journey
(including those who want to exclusively pump!)
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This class is best taken in the last month of pregnancy and may be covered by insurance.​​
Each class includes:
Anatomy and physiology of making milk
How to know if your baby is getting enough
What to expect in the early days and weeks of breastfeeding
Latching and breastfeeding positions
Trouble shooting common breastfeeding challenges
Oral restrictions (tongue & lip ties)
Prenatal colostrum harvesting & hand expression
Storage and handling breast milk
Introducing a bottle & pumping
Going back to work & breastfeeding
Ways to include your partner
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Back to work consultations $100 (virtual or in office)
1 hour personalized consult includes assistance with:
Finding the right breast pump to meet your needs
Flange fitting
Guidance on how to use your pump efficiently to maintain your milk supply
Assistance creating a schedule to maintain your milk supply
Guidance on creating a milk "stash"
Best practices for bottle feeding your baby while away
Self-pay clients must make payment in full in order to book an appointment.​​
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SELF PAY IN HOME VISITS:
1.5 hour Initial consultations $175
An initial in home consultation includes a thorough health history of parent and infant(s), assessment of breastfeeding and/or pumping, hands on assistance with breastfeeding and/or pumping issues, weighted feeding, physical and oral assessment of infant(s), flange fitting,
and a customized plan of care to help you meet your goals.
This includes travel to those residing in
Manteca, Ripon, Escalon, Salida, Modesto, Ceres, Riverbank, Lathrop, French Camp, Stockton & Tracy.
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1 hour Follow-up consultations $125
An in home follow up consultation for existing clients residing in
Manteca, Ripon, Escalon, Salida, Modesto, Ceres, Riverbank, Lathrop, French Camp, Stockton & Tracy.
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Self-pay clients must make payment in full in order to book an appointment.​​
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TRAVEL FEES:
NO travel fees: Manteca, Ripon, Escalon, Salida, Modesto, Ceres, Riverbank, Lathrop, French Camp, Stockton & Tracy.
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​Additional $50 travel fee for self pay clients located in: Mountain House, Hughson, Hilmar, Keyes, Denair, Turlock, Waterford, Linden, Acampo, Lodi, Woodbridge & Lockeford.
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Additional $100 travel fee to ALL clients located in: Brentwood, Discovery Bay & Livermore area.
​Those located outside of these areas are welcome to travel to my Modesto office location for an appointment.
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OTHER FEES:
Phone calls for in-depth questions (all self-pay) are $25 (limit of 30 minutes).
Initial visits include 1 week of follow up support by secure messaging, email, or text.
Continued support is available for a weekly fee of $50.
Additional $50 fee for twins
Appointments scheduled on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday are subject to an additional $25 fee.
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​CANCELATIONS:
Appointments cancelled within 24 hours are subject to a cancellation fee of $75, which is not covered by insurance.
Appointments cancelled with less than 12 hours notice, will be charged the full amount of the visit.
If a payment was already made and the appointment is cancelled with less than 12 hours notice, payment will not be refunded